1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your interaction with the website and are stored locally on your device. Cookies are widely used in web technology to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and analyze website usage patterns.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session storage, which serve similar functions to cookies.
2. Our Cookie Policy
Herbalwhmobility uses cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and provide personalized services. This policy explains the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage your preferences.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Duration: Session or as required for functionality
These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of our website and cannot be disabled without impairing site functionality. They include:
- Session management cookies for form processing
- Security cookies for CSRF protection and fraud prevention
- Navigation cookies for persistent menu states
- Accessibility cookies for remembering user preferences
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest and contract performance
These cookies do not require user consent and cannot be disabled as they are necessary for site operation.
3.2 Analytical/Performance Cookies
Duration: 12-24 months
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting and reporting information about:
- Number of visitors and visit frequency
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Which pages are most and least popular
- Browser types and device information
- Geographic location (approximate)
- User behavior patterns and traffic flows
Legal Basis: Consent (where required by law)
These cookies collect anonymized data and do not directly identify you. The data helps us improve website performance, fix issues, and optimize user experience.
3.3 Marketing/Preference Cookies
Duration: Up to 2 years
If you consent, we may use these cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Personalize content and recommendations
- Track advertising effectiveness
- Deliver targeted content based on interest
Legal Basis: Explicit user consent
You can withdraw consent for these cookies at any time through our cookie preferences panel.
4. Cookie Consent and Management
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears allowing you to:
- Accept All: Accept all cookie categories (strictly necessary, analytics, marketing)
- Reject: Decline non-essential cookies; only strictly necessary cookies are set
- Cookie Settings: Customize which cookie categories you allow
4.2 Managing Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Accessing the cookie consent banner again through our website
- Using browser settings to manage cookies
- Using third-party cookie management tools
4.3 Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can typically:
- Accept or reject all cookies
- Accept only certain types of cookies
- Clear cookies automatically when closing the browser
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
However, disabling cookies may impair website functionality. For browser-specific instructions, visit your browser provider's help center.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Services
We may incorporate third-party services that use their own cookies:
5.1 Analytics Services
We use third-party analytics services to understand website usage. These services set their own cookies to track your behavior across websites.
5.2 Third-Party Embedded Content
If we embed content from external sources, those providers may set their own cookies independent of our control.
5.3 Your Control Over Third-Party Cookies
While we cannot control third-party cookies, you can typically:
- Review third-party cookie policies on their websites
- Opt out through services like www.aboutads.info or www.youronlinechoices.eu
- Block specific trackers using browser extensions
6. Data Processing and Privacy
Information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Key principles include:
- Data minimization: We collect only necessary information
- Purpose limitation: Data is used only for stated purposes
- Data security: Information is protected with encryption and access controls
- Data retention: Data is retained only as long as necessary
- User rights: You can access, correct, or delete your data
7. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect your privacy preferences, we do not currently respond to DNT signals as there is no industry standard for their interpretation. However, you can control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preferences panel.
8. International Data Transfers
Cookie data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including countries outside the European Economic Area. Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in compliance with GDPR, including Standard Contractual Clauses.
9. Consent Withdrawal
You can withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time by:
- Using our cookie preference panel
- Sending an email to assist@herbalwhmobility.world with the subject "Cookie Consent Withdrawal"
- Adjusting your browser settings
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal, and strictly necessary cookies will remain active.
10. GDPR Compliance
Our cookie practices comply with GDPR requirements:
- Explicit consent is obtained before setting non-essential cookies
- Consent is freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous
- Clear information about cookies is provided upfront
- Users can withdraw consent easily at any time
- Cookie data is processed lawfully and transparently
11. Norwegian Regulations
Our cookie practices comply with Norwegian regulations including the Personal Data Act and regulations implementing GDPR, as well as Norwegian Electronic Communications Act requirements for consent before tracking cookies.
12. Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year | Strictly Necessary |
| session_id | Maintains session during site visit | Session | Strictly Necessary |
| csrf_token | Security protection for forms | Session | Strictly Necessary |
| analytics_id | Tracks website usage anonymously | 24 months | Analytics |
| user_preferences | Remembers accessibility and display preferences | 1 year | Preference |
13. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our cookie practices. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting, and your continued use of the website indicates acceptance of updates.
14. Contact Us
For questions about our cookie practices or this policy, please contact:
Email: assist@herbalwhmobility.world
Phone: +47 41 50 51 50
Address: Snarøyveien 30L, 1360 Fornebu, Norway
15. Disclaimer
This website provides general educational information and is not intended to replace professional advice. Always consult qualified professionals for specific concerns. We do not diagnose, treat, or manage medical conditions.